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LaVerne Bertucci Obituary

Bertucci, LaVerne "Jerry" (nee Lentz), beloved wife of the late Joseph "Joe Berts". Loving mother of MaryRose (Anthony "Gus") and Robert Valenti. Beloved daughter of the late Elmer and Marie Lentz. Proud and adored grandma of Anthony (Lisa) and Dino Valenti. Great-grandma of Alyssa, Anthony and Nicholas Valenti. Dear sister of the late Robert and Roger Lentz. Fond sister-in-law of Lee Bertucci. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:15am from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Santa Lucia Church Mass 10am, interment Queen Of Heaven Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Sunday 3pm to 9pm (312)225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 8, 2011.

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Joe Shortino & Family

January 12, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 12, 2011

MaryRose and Family I am so sorry for your loss, Aunt Jerry will be missed by me,and i will miss my god mother with all my heart. please know that i am thinking of you all. From my family with love.
Mark Bertucci and Family

January 11, 2011

MaryRose and Family: Our deepest sympathy on your loss. It is very hard to loose a Mom. Keep her memory close to you.
Tom and Rosemarie Liberti

Arnold and Evelyn Jensen

January 10, 2011

Cousin Jerry,
We will miss our get togethers. You always put on a great meal and we had a good time talking about old times. Love, "Dolly" Evelyn and Arnold Jensen

THOMAS GALVAN

January 10, 2011

BERT'S I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOM.WE GO A LONG WAY BACK. YOUR MOM WAS LIKE A MOTHER TO ME.REMBER,I'LL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU. THOMAS GALVAN.

Caryn McNulty

January 10, 2011

Jerry
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
With love from the McNulty family
P.S. Working the school kitchen won't be the same without you.

Molina & Wells Family

January 9, 2011

Jerry, Your neighbors will miss your smiles and heartfelt wishes. You are in our prayers, but we know that you are in God's arms.
From everyone at 3144 - to all the Bertucci and Valenti family. We know you will miss Jerry. Our sympathy to all.

Marian Strok

January 9, 2011

Mary Rose,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman. My mom loved being with her at Seniors. Now they are together.

Anthony Zabilka

January 9, 2011

We will miss our summer get-togethers, Jerry. Your Loving Cousins, "Sonny" Tony And Anita Zabilka

David Lentz

January 8, 2011

I will always regret not spending more time with you Aunt Gerry, the last connection to our Dad. Should not taken the time to learn more about our family; your brothers, parents & cousins.
God Bless & RIP

January 8, 2011

Grandma Jerry,

Sunday breakfast won't be the same without you. We love you and miss you.

Love you,
Tony, Lisa, Alyssa, Anthony & Nicholas

January 8, 2011

Jerry, I will always remember you calling me doll. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

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